ERIC ED068357: Planning for Integrated Science Education in Africa. Report of a Regional Workshop.

by: ERIC

Publication date: 1971

Topics: ERIC Archive, Conference Reports, Developing Nations, Educational Strategies, International Education, Leadership Training, Science Education, Science Laboratories, Science Materials, Teacher Workshops, Workshops,

Collection: ericarchive; additional_collections

Language: English

This report of a workshop held in Nigeria for the leaders of science education at primary and lower secondary levels in 15 African nations describes the status of science instruction in those countries. The workshop was sponsored by UNESCO/UNICEF and continued from September 20th through October 4th, 1971. The main address to the conference, entitled, "Premature Specialisation in Science Education: A Disservice to Developing Nations," is included in the appendix. The chapter on "The Present Situation in Integrated Science Teaching in African Countries" is a compilation of information gathered from all the 15 nations. The emphasis of the workshop was on reviewing the progress of integrated science teaching programs in African nations and planning strategies for future work. Other topics included a review of programs outside Africa and a general plan for collaboration among participating African nations. The discussions centered on curriculum planning for integrated science teaching; science materials, equipment and facilities; teacher education; and evaluation. Separate chapters are devoted to each of these topics in the report. (PS)